53 million tonnes of clothing will be produced this year
53 million tonnes of clothing will be produced this year and 87% of it will be landfilled or be incinerated. It’s a fact that we cannot ignore any longer; what are we doing about it?
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ETHICAL + SUSTAINABLE AUSTRALIAN FASHION
Shop from a curated range of socially responsible and ethical labels, catch up on the latest Australian fashion, beauty and lifestyle news, and be empowered to make a positive impact as a conscious consumer.
Ethical + sustainable winter jackets, jumpers + layers
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ETHICAL + SUSTAINABLE INDEPENDENT AUSTRALIAN LABELS-
Retro Vintage Velvet Pantsuit $ 189.00 AUD -
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Alkira Culotte Pants$ 165.00 AUD$ 132.00 AUD -
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Bardo One Shoulder Tunic Dress$ 125.00 AUD$ 100.00 AUD -
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Allora Mini Dress$ 154.00 AUD$ 123.20 AUD -
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Adoni Draw String Pants$ 179.00 AUD$ 143.20 AUD -
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Jara Gypsy Top$ 89.00 AUD$ 71.20 AUD -
Rouge Red Sweetheart Palazzo Pantsuit $ 252.00 AUD -
Black Sweetheart Palazzo Pantsuit $ 252.00 AUD -
Rouge Red Deconstructed Trench Dress $ 232.00 AUD -
Black Deconstructed Trench Dress $ 232.00 AUD -
Rouge Red Parachute Sleeve Dress $ 172.00 AUD -
Black Parachute Sleeve Dress $ 172.00 AUD -
Black High-Waist Pants $ 156.00 AUD -
Rouge Red High-Waist Pant $ 156.00 AUD -
Rouge Red 3/4 Sleeve Blazer $ 159.00 AUD -
Black 3/4 Sleeve Blazer $ 159.00 AUD -
Wide Leg Culottes $ 128.00 AUD -
Black Drop Crotch Shorts $ 80.00 AUD -
Rouge Red Drop Crotch Shorts $ 80.00 AUD -
Rouge Red Cropped Pant $ 112.00 AUD -
Black Cropped Pant $ 112.00 AUD -
Rouge Red Cold Shoulder Blouse $ 144.00 AUD -
Black Cold Shoulder Blouse $ 144.00 AUD -
Rouge Red Full Sleeve Blouse $ 124.00 AUD -
Black Full Sleeve Blouse $ 124.00 AUD -
Rouge Red Asymmetrical Top $ 108.00 AUD -
Black Asymmetrical Top $ 108.00 AUD -
Rouge Red Lace-up Twist Top $ 100.00 AUD -
Black Lace-up Twist Top $ 100.00 AUD -
Rouge Red T-Back Cami $ 80.00 AUD -
Black T-Back Cami $ 80.00 AUD -
Drop Crotch Overalls $ 249.00 AUD -
Nepalese Long Skirt $ 170.00 AUD -
The Pinafore $ 270.00 AUD -
Silk Cotton Wrap Dress $ 199.00 AUD -
Silk Cotton Cardigan Jacket $ 200.00 AUD -
The Apron Dress $ 185.00 AUD -
Cotton Cardigan Jacket $ 135.00 AUD -
Cotton Wrap Dress $ 189.00 AUD -
Mara Dress $ 300.00 AUD -
Cocoon Kimono $ 199.00 AUD -
Carrie Dress $ 369.00 AUD -
Airlie Silk Kaftan $ 149.95 AUD -
Blurred Print Kaftan $ 149.95 AUD -
Black Grey Dripard Dress $ 99.00 AUD -
Grey Aqua Dripard Dress $ 99.00 AUD -
Black Aqua Dripard Dress $ 99.00 AUD -
Blossom Wrap Dress $ 189.00 AUD -
Blossom Dress $ 169.00 AUD -
Wild Swan Skirt $ 99.00 AUD
NEWS + INTERVIEWS
THE LATEST AUSTRALIAN FASHION, BEAUTY + LIFESTYLE NEWS-
July 08, 2018
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July 03, 2018
This is why sustainable fashion is so important
Instead of just quitting fashion, I’m trying to change it. I embrace sustainability. I empower people who are designing for positive change. I advocate for transparency. I am socially responsible.
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June 25, 2018
This is why fashion start-ups have a 60% failure rate in Australia
More than 60% of small businesses cease trading within the first three years of operation. It’s a hard statistic to swallow considering small businesses are the backbone of the Australian economy.
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June 19, 2018
Where do the secret supply chains of luxury fashion brands fit in the ethical fashion debate?
I don’t care how expensive it seems, how flashy you make it look, or which Kardashian you drape it over; a $5000 bag is anything but desirable if a woman has been exploited to make it.
MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT
The Fashion Advocate only works with Australian labels who uphold high ethical standards. We support local and handmade businesses, we endorse the use of eco-friendly and sustainable materials, and we accept only ethical working conditions.
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ISSUE 03 OUT NOWIssue 03 of The Fashion Advocate magazine pays homage to our local creators and makers who are slowly stitching the Australian couture and bespoke industry together.
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